Is it normal to get extra sweaty because of my period?

Your menstrual cycle can affect all sort of bodily processes, so you might not be surprised that it can affect your body temperature regulation too!

While hot flushes and excessive sweating can be indicative of the menopause (which might be worth thinking about if you are aged 45-55), these can also arise thanks to your period.

If your sweating and flushes are due to hormones, they will likely occur a couple of weeks before your period when progesterone spikes, and then should decrease before you start to bleed.

Bodyweight can also affect your body temperature regulation. Your hormones can be affected if you:
      • Are underweight
      • Don't eat enough healthy fats
      • Have too much bodyfat

Too much caffeine can also cause a rise in heart rate, breathing rate and temperature.

All of the above could be contributing to excess sweating. Diet can be the easiest place to start, so cut back on caffeine if you are a coffee-junkie and try incorporating more healthy fats in the form of oily fish, avocado and nuts.

If these don't help, you should speak to your doctor about hormone levels. Try keeping a diary of the symptoms you're experiencing and when they tend to occur throughout the month – this can give some insight into what's going on.